***Blessed thistle should not be confused with Milk thistle which is an entirely different plant

Blessed Thistle Seeds

Blessed Thistle Cnicus benedictus Used during the Middle Ages to treat bubonic plague, and as a tonic for monks. In modern times, herbal teas made from blessed thistle are used for loss of appetite, indigestion and other purposes. The flowering tops, leaves, and upper stems are used to make medicine. This is an edible herb.